...And that is it for tonight. A big thank you to Chris #2 for taking the time to do this, and answering pretty much every question. Go check out A Document of Dissent: 1993-2013 out now on Fat Wreck Chords.

We hosted one of these sessions with Mr. 2, last fall with a bunch of other hooligans on the Fat Tour 2013. You can revisit that session here. So if you have a burning question for Chris 2, post it in the comments section and look for a response via username chris2. He'll be hanging out until 8 p.m. EST.

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yea... rancid are a great band. heavily influenced me as a kid just getting into punk / punk sounding things. we weren't going to do maxwell but the dudes at AF Rec (stowe and massie, also in white wives with me) made fun of me because I was afraid of the solo. freeman kills. undoubtedly he's the man.

we will try to carry around small notebooks and do an autograph exchange. sometimes, especially in foreign territories, its difficult to communicate that we honestly don't see a reason why anyone would want something we signed, so we just go for it and try to make it as painless as possible.

we own our publishing and honestly all of our relationships are in tact with all of the labels. they were either single or at the most 2 record deals with each spot, pat our drummer, has always had a good sense of how to make sure our future as a band was protected. even through the major, we had a really great deal that allows us still to do the things we want.

the retrospective was fat mikes idea. it was cool to go back over the records and think about the things we have been able to do as a band. even if best of/s are for housewives

Chris I know you're a hockey fan/player(thanks instagram!). One of the things I can't leave home without is my equipment(at least my skates). Do you take it along with you on the road and if so how do the other guys deal with the smell and do you try to jump in on some open hockey spots while on tour?

i take at least skates and gloves everywhere. us and canada i take full gear. I have a pretty deep network of hockey contacts saved up now, folks I've met on twitter or instagram or whatnot, and we just meet up pre or post show, Ill play in their league games, or pick ups, or stick times. I try and skate every day I can. rad question homie. we should skate sometime

as I mentioned above it was Mike's idea... the most interesting aspect of it for us was creating the timeline of political/social events that inspired songs or records, that was a really nostalgic and inspiring thing about this piece

writing a record now. but who knows when we will be done. in 2014/15 there is no reason for an Anti-Flag record unless we push ourselves to create something that can define the next step for us. we can tour on die for the govt, terror state, for blood and empire, for a long time, until we choose to stop. so to merit new material I think we really need to push ourselves to do better than we have.

When I was in 8th grade I spent a day in the principal's office for wearing an Anti-Flag shirt that I refused to change out of. That was 16 years ago and I'm sure there are still kids out there getting in trouble for wearing Anti-Flag shirts. Anyway, my question is based on that: How do you guys continually get new groups of young people into your music? Why do you think they are still as responsive to your music as kids were when I was younger?

in america it seems that young people want things to be passionate about, anti-flag has been the gateway drug to punk rock and activism for many, but as with american culture when you get to a certain age you grow out of politics and have to worry about how you're gong to work, or school, or even eat. in europe folks tend to be a part of these communities for longer and I believe it culturally has to do with education and health care and the arts being socialized... its easier to stay passionate about things like music over there.

we continually find new folks the same way young people still find opIvy or dead kennedys records, there will always be someone looking to direct their frustrations ...

Question 2: I read somewhere that you guys are for the most part, if not entirely straight edge in terms of not drinking and doing drugs. You can ignore this question if you like but have you ever been hanging with a band like NOFX for example who are famous for doing drugs and getting fucked up and just said "fuck it" and indulged with them?

I'm just curious if staying away from booze and drugs is an easy thing for bands.

head and pat are totally edge. justin and I drink. I have never done drugs with mike or any band, but I once was on their bus while mike and baker partied hard and I got every minor threat story outta baker I could and it was the best night ever

its not the only one. but I get what you're saying. we don't ever scrap anything because it is or isn't something. there has just been a shift in our band to make sure that we maintained focused, good or bad, that has been where we've been at.

Chris, thank you for doing this and reaching out the punk community. Good stuff!
Out of all the shows you've done, what has been the absolute craziest thing that you've seen?
Also, what has been the goofiest trend, if any, that you've witnessed in the punk scene after all your years in Anti-Flag?

goofiest? iPads at shows.
craziest? show with rage in philly where the police dept surrounded the arena and were on tv telling parents to not allow their kids to come to the show because of rage's support of mumia.

Hey guys kinda a dumb question. You guys have been around for 20 years now as we all know during the 90's most bands recorded on tape and then it eventually switched to protools. Which was the first Anti Flag album that was recorded on protools?

Chris, obviously having your content focus on pro-life and anti-war, how do you feel when you hear of a loyal and dedicated fan of Anti-Flag's being in the military and practicing actions that go against what the band believes in?

we want people to be free to make the decisions they feel best for themselves... we hope for them to be safe and to come out of any experience they have in that situation with sound mind. we make music. some people just wanna listen to the songs as songs. thats completely respectable too, we would prefer if the lyrics connected with them, but thats not always the case.

Hey Chris. Just wanted to say thank you for all the awesome music, we recently rocked out to This Is The First Night for our first dance at our wedding. Our guests didn't really know what to do but we loved it!

Q: Who are your favourite new punk bands? And will you be doing another Anti Fest in the UK?

Pop Punk is a subject discussed between a number of genres, a lot of people believe that it shouldn't be label 'punk' as its mostly pop, with the recent revival of pop punk, i was just wondering what your opinion on it is?

Hey chris ! before i ask you my question i have to tell you you're one of my greatest inspiration (cause i play bass too) and thank you for the pick you giving to me and you in Montreal after the show last fall i wanted to know: what are your influence on the bass your idoles ?
Thank you for you're answer
peace

whoa. interesting. I think the hgc record, honestly for those songs all I was given was a tape deck demo of an out of tune guitar and dereks voice. and they sounded so great in that state. finding a way to not fuck up dereks natural ability to just play his songs but also make a record that you could listen to several times over and find something new, that was the challenge..

police chases was a safer record, but in that safety there was room for a bit more fun, if that makes any sense. it was the less tense recording session of the 2.

haven't really disliked anyone, but trash talk was asked who the worst band they toured with was and they said us, but I don't remember what we did, so maybe them... ha. actually I think they were great, I bummed if we bummed them out.

just that everyone is on their phone or iPad or some shit. I get it that its generational. but a cell phone video of the song you like can be kinda whack. but to each their own. no disrespect.

Are you a fan of "On Cinema At The Cinema?" Great new episode today featuring everyone's favorite Estevez.....Joe. If you are not aware of it, I suggest watching all 5 seasons on YouTube....will kill time on the bus.

Got a little two-parter for you.
1. Your vocals have improved dramatically; have you been working on them specifically or did it just happen naturally?
2. What are your thoughts on The Misfits, are you - or were you ever a fan?

I just think singing over the years. playing so many shows. Ive been producing some records and thats forced me to get my shit together too. but yea, those first AF records I was on I was 17yrs old. so that probably has something to do with it too.

Sorry if this is too personal, if so there is no need to answer. Did the Blacklist Royals share with you Swentysix and Gone before they releasd it and do you listen to the song often or is it too difficult for you?

Chris, I've noticed you recently got a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label for your birthday. How do you prefer it Splash, Rocks, Straight? Thanks for letting me play Underground Network in Philly back in November.

so many people trashing warped tour these days. i got to see beebs, saves the day, less than jake, teenage bottlerocket, and mike herrera who i got to meet as well. i kept my blinders on and had a great day.

go and play shows. play eery show you can. your band will change so much in the first 3-5 years that its not worth it to chase or spend all your money on making records. go out of town, 3/4hrs in any direction. and love playing your songs. good luck. give em hell.

Hope i'm not too late, Chris i just want say thank you for all of Anti-Flags work!
Anti-Flag got me into music and your bass playing is what i aspire to, so thank you, Justin, Chris and Pat for everything!
My question being, when i can expect to see you in the UK next? I need to see you play before all the chances go!

Hi, my name is aaron.....im from berlin, 14 years old....
so, my question is: will you play again in Germany (or Austria), except from the period between the 31st of july and the 9th of august?
we are on holiday in this period ;( but i do really love you guys (i play the bass, so I like you and your bass lines especially)
i'd really like to you (all of you) live!
bye :)

Not sure if this is too late or not but I was just wondering what your bands or your own personal philosophy is on buying clothing or musical equipment that is produced in unsavory working conditions so to speak. Anti-Flag is highly political so I'm sure y'all are aware of the conditions in which vans or converse are made but does Pat or Chris or Justin ever buy a dope new pair of nikes or something that they aren't allowed to wear due to the bands politics? Anything like that ever come up? THANKS!